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This collection is chock full of original stories based on urban legends, scary stories, and ghost lore from each state that makes up the United States of America, including Puerto Rico. Overall, this turned out to be an enjoyable collection. There were just two or three stories I didn't like at all, but almost all the other stories were either decent, good or really good. There were a lot more than expected that turned out to be quite chilling and downright scary. I liked the diversity in the type of story (not just ghost stories, but also creature feature and some of the more contemporary urban/rural legend type subject matter). I also liked how it represents the diversity (the so called "melting pot") of America in the characters. Tones and maturity levels between stories vary, so some stories will impact younger readers differently from older, more seasoned horror reading teens and tweens. I think this is a good way to spend some hours reading short, often quite scary stories.

Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine. .

Advanced Review Copy provided by Netgalley courtesy of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.